Margaret Ann Patterson, 77, passed away suddenly, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka, Mississippi. She was born in Gary, Indiana, to Otha Lee and Iown Holder McCoy. She was a nurse for many years, and she loved reading, sewing and cooking.
A private graveside service will be held with Bro. Jarod Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in Berry Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home of Belmont, Mississippi, is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her two sons, Ricky Patterson (Michael) and Ben Patterson (Faith); one daughter, Trisha Wright (Kenny); four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Patterson; her parents, Otha Lee and Iown Holder McCoy; and one sister, Linda Sparks.
STEVEN A. WADDLE
